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Education Ministry Offers Condolences for Student's Death, Stresses Communication

From Tempo · (1h ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education expressed condolences for the death of SMK Negeri 4 Samarinda student Mandala Rizky Saputra.
  • The ministry emphasized the importance of good communication between schools and relevant parties to prevent similar incidents.
  • Initial reports suggested the student died due to not being able to afford new shoes, but the local education agency denied this, stating the death was due to illness exacerbated by difficult family economic conditions.

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has extended its deepest sympathies following the tragic passing of Mandala Rizky Saputra, a student at SMK Negeri 4 Samarinda. Minister Abdul Mu'ti conveyed the ministry's sorrow and offered prayers for the student's soul and for strength to his grieving family.

Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah menyampaikan duka cita atas wafatnya ananda Mandala Rizky Saputra. Semoga diampuni semua dosanya dan ditempatkan di surga. Semoga keluarga yang ditinggalkan diberikan kesabaran.

— Abdul Mu'tiMinister of Basic and Secondary Education expressing condolences.

This unfortunate event underscores the critical need for robust communication channels between educational institutions and all stakeholders, including the ministry itself. The ministry is committed to ensuring that such incidents are not repeated in the future by fostering better dialogue and support systems within the education sector.

Semoga masalah serupa tidak terjadi di masa depan dengan komunikasi yang baik antara sekolah dengan pihak-pihak terkait, termasuk dengan Kementerian Dikdasmen.

— Abdul Mu'tiMinister emphasizing the need for better communication to prevent future incidents.

While initial media reports speculated about the cause of death being related to footwear, the local education agency has clarified that the student's passing was due to illness. It is understood that the student's family faces significant economic hardship, which may have complicated his treatment and recovery. The ministry acknowledges these challenges and is focused on providing support and preventing future tragedies.

Tidak ada luka sama sekali. Saya tanyakan ke orang tuanya, sama sekali tidak ada luka, lecet pun tidak ada.

— JarwokoHead of the East Kalimantan Quality Assurance Center for Education denying reports of external injuries.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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